Door County's signature ambience of "culture in the country" results from its mix of beautiful scenery and a lively arts scene. Painters, potters, sculptors, craftsmen, weavers, and performers reflect and enhance the natural wonders of the Door County peninsula.
No matter what your cultural taste, you'll find that Door County sets a fine table with a rich and varied menu.
Sprinkled through the towns and along the back roads of Door County, scores of galleries, studios, and museums offer the opportunity to browse through original works of stunning diversity. Part of the charm is the chance to chat with artists at work and watch the creative process unfold.
- AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE
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PO Box 273
Fish Creek 54212
(920) 854-6117
Original Musical Comedies to Delight the Whole Family! Named “one of the top
regional theatres in the country” by Money Magazine, American Folklore Theatre
performs outdoors under a canopy of stars at the AFT Amphitheater in Peninsula
State Park from June 18 through August 30 and indoors for our fall season at
Historic Ephraim Village Hall from September 5 through October 25. This summer
season AFT presents Fishing for the Moon, Lumberjacks in Love and A Cabin with a
View. The fall season will feature Sometimes a Song: The Music of Dan Fogelberg,
and a short run of And if Elected. Shows are family priced & suitable for all
ages. For information and tickets call (920) 854-6117. Visit our website for
show information or to shop or visit our year-round office located in the Green
Gables Shops Hwy. 42, North Ephraim. Web: www.FolkloreTheatre.com
- BIRCH CREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER
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3821 Cty Hwy E
Egg Harbor 54209
(920) 868-3763
Door County’s unique summer
music school and concert venue opens its 33rd year in 2008.
By day, music professionals from across the country teach
promising young musicians ages 14-19. By night, from late
June through mid-August, these same professionals take the
stage in Birch Creek’s 500-seat concert barn, performing in
series highlighting Symphony (June 26-June 28 and July
3-July 5), Percussion & Steel Band (July 10-July 12 and July
16-July 19), and Big Band Jazz (July 23-July 26, July
30-August 2, August 6-August 9, and August 13-August 16).
Concerts begin at 8 p.m. with student prelude performances
at 7:30 p.m. in the campus’ gazebo. Picnic grove available.
Tickets: $27; reduced youth prices. Office hours: 9am-5pm in
season with extended hours on concert days; 9am-4pm in
winter. For information, call (920) 868-3763, or visit the
web at
www.birchcreek.org.
- DOOR COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM *
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Hwy 42
Fish Creek 54212
(920) 868-2728
A 750-seat venue, Door County Auditorium features excellent acoustics and an intimate setting for professional and community performances. Year round programming includes the Fireside Coffeehouse Concert Series, Peninsula Music Festival, St. Norbert Lecture Series, local and professional theatre, dance and music. Box office open 10am-3pm Mon-Fri and 11am-3pm & 1-hr prior to performance on show days. Visit our website for a current schedule of events at www.dcauditorium.org or call (920) 868-2728.
- DOOR COUNTY OUTPOST
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4690 Rainbow Ridge Ct.
Egg Harbor 54209
(920) 868-4321
Relax & enjoy desert with a
unique micro-brewed beer or glass of wine, live music
performances by national folk artists, dig into a workshop or
other upcoming events. Featuring National Artists, Original
Music, Concert style seating capacity for concerts approximately
65 people, intimate listening. Reservations for concerts can be
made in advance by calling the Outpost (920) 868-4321. Web:
www.doorcountyoutpost.com
- DOOR SHAKESPEARE
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Performance at Bjorklunden
PO Box 351
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
(920) 839-1500
July 10-August 24 nightly
(except Tues.). An exceptional memorable evening of theatre.
Entertaining and fun for the family and enthusiast, the
shows feature gorgeous costumes and live music in a
one-of-a-kind outdoor setting - the beautiful Bjorklunden
Garden. Baileys Harbor off Hwy 57 just south of Cty E.
Select indoor & matinee performances scheduled. $23 (with
student and child discounts). Queen’s Box seats just $30.
Reservations suggested.
Web:
www.doorshakespeare.com
- ISADOORA THEATRE COMPANY *
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PO Box 734
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 493-3667
Isadoora produces top-quality, thought provoking theatrical
works with its 3-show season running Oct.-May at various
venues in Door County to delight the community with theatre
year-round. From musicals to drama, comedy to monologues,
popular Broadway hits to cutting edge, Isadoora, a
semi-professional community theatre mainstay, provides all
types of theatre and artistic adventures. Shows run
Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 2pm for two weekends each
(some exceptions). For dates, tickets prices, locations, and
more info visit
www.isadoora.com.
Email:
info@isadoora.com
- ISLAND PLAYERS
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R R 1 Box 104M
Jackson Harbor Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2215
Founded in 1984, Island Players is a non-profit community theatre on Washington Island. It is the smallest community theatre in the state of Wisconsin, yet it has entered competitions against urban and suburban theater groups sponsored by the American Association of Community Theaters, each year achieving both placement and individual awards. Island Players regularly reaches over 50% of the island's population. This summer we will offer our annual acting camp for youth that will culminate in a public performance. For more information, contact Joyce Morehouse at (920) 847-2215 or via email joyce@washingtonisle.com.
- MIDSUMMER'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
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June, July & September Classical Concerts
PO Box 422
Ephraim, WI 54211-0422
(920) 854-7088
Started in 1991 as a festival
of chamber ensemble music over several weeks, Midsummer’s
Music Festival has become an established and respected
member of the Door County arts community. June 2008 begins
our 18th season of presenting world-class chamber music
concerts and special seasonal events in Door County. From
June12-July10 and over Labor Day weekend, Midsummer’s Music
performs concert programs in churches, private homes, art
galleries, and retreat centers throughout the Peninsula. In
addition to these, our core concerts, we take great pleasure
in presenting outreach and special event concerts throughout
the year. For information and our concert calendar please
visit
www.midsummersmusic.com or call our office at (920)
854-7088 which is open year-round.
E-mail:
info@midsummersmusic.com.
- PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL *
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3045 Cedar St
PO Box 340
Ephraim, WI 54211-0340
(920) 854-4060
Door County's premier performing arts organization
celebrates its 56th season of presenting nine symphonic
concerts in three weeks each August. Professional orchestral
musicians come from all over the world to be part of this
annual Music Festival. For three weeks, concert- goers can
immerse themselves in classical music at the intimate
state-of-the-art Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek -
built as a home for the Peninsula Music Festival. Repertoire
spans the baroque, classical, romantic and modern
repertoires with world class soloists for each concert.
Conductor Victor Yampolsky leads this dynamic orchestra in
concerts that will impress the seasoned symphony attender
and charm the novice. Concerts every Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at just $27.00. 2008
season highlights include a semi-staged version of Mozart's
Cosi fan tutti; Brahms symphonies 1, 2, 3 & 4 and cellist
Lynn Harrell. 300 miles of shoreline, intimate bed &
breakfasts, quaint shops and a world class symphony
orchestra! Accessible, casual, affordable world class
symphonic music on the beautiful Door Peninsula. Just one
more reason why Door County should be part of your vacation
destination plans!
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Web: www.musicfestival.com.
- PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE
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W4351 Peninsula Players Rd.
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3287
Since 1935, the
Theatre-in-a-Garden has offered visitors professional
artistic excellence combined with incredible scenic beauty.
Visit our beer garden and enjoy a cocktail. Stroll a
fragrant cedar-lined shore. Explore colorful gardens and
watch a spectacular sunset over the waters of Green Bay
before seeing a comedy, musical or drama by the Players’
nationally acclaimed acting company. In 2006 a new
stagehouse and open-sided, all-weather pavilion made its
debut with 621 cushioned theater seats and radiant in-floor
heat to take the chill off cool fall nights. Join the
thousands who’ve made the Players a part of their Door
County experience. Performances held from June 17 to October
12, 2008. For plays and times, call (920) 868-3287.
Web:
www.peninsulaplayers.com
- THIRD AVENUE PLAYHOUSE *
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239 N. Third Ave.
PO Box 843
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-0843
(920) 743-1760
Offering quality, year-round local and professional performances in Sturgeon Bay’s historic downtown. Located in the former Donna movie house, we also offer classes, workshops, music and more! Please call our box office to check our current schedule. Open year-round. (920) 743-1760. Web: www.ThirdAvenuePlayhouse.com.